February 2019 Newsletter
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What a beautiful, though chilly day. Crocus greens are starting to show by my front door. Flowers can’t be far behind, which reminds me that my crayon challenge project colors might not be so challenging after all. Violet, Shamrock, Tropical Rainforest. Purple, green, blue green. Crocus, and Siberian Iris are very pretty in purple and green. I have my yarns, thanks to a little help from my friends. Still deciding whether to weave or knit...more will be revealed. And thanks to my new smart phone camera, sharing photos is much easier! Snap photos of your challenge project, or other fibery things you have going, and send them to Katia for the WWG newsletter and facebook page.
If you’ve taken part in a Textile class, workshop, or study group at the Jansen Art Center, please enter a sample of your work in the Student Showcase! Enter online, by February 4. I have a nice little piece from Joanne Hall’s Swedish Art Weaves Workshop, and two scarves from Liz Moncrief’s warp painting workshop, both Fibers & Beyond workshops. Your work does not have to have been done in a class, just influenced by your association with the Jansen Center. This is an opportunity to show off what happens in the Textiles Studios. The Ceramics and Jewelry Studio artists and students will be entering their work as well. Let’s make sure the textiles have a good showing! (you might have to borrow that scarf back from your daughter-in-law.) The exhibit will be on display in the Jansen Center Library Gallery during March and April. Spring brings Sprang! Carol James, AKA the Sprang Lady, will present the program at our February meeting. This is an ancient textile structure, and Carol James makes it fun, as well as educational. Carol is offering a 1-day study group on Sunday February 17. And, for those of who weave, twine and interlace with cotton, linen and other plant fibers, look for an awesome update about the Wool Show at the February 16 meeting. Until then, stay warm - the light is returning! Carol Berry, 2018-2019 WWG President |
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Upcoming Programs
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February 16 - WWG Meeting
Carol James, “The Sprang Lady” on ancient textile interlacements and her contemporary work using historic techniques. Carol James believes that textile creation is part of our human heritage and has spent the past 20 years rediscovering textile forms that have been considered lost. A world-recognized teacher, she will share examples of her fingerwoven sashes, belts, bags and more. |
See whatcomweaversguild.org/events for further program information or contact as at whatcomweaversguild@gmail.com.
Membership Dues 2019
NOW IS THE TIME TO RENEW YOUR GUILD MEMBERSHIP! So far, 34 members have paid their 2019 dues — thank you! If you haven't yet paid, you can send your check to WWG, PO Box 403, Bellingham 98227. Individual dues are $25; for students, $20; and $35 for a family membership (living at the same address).
NOW IS THE TIME TO RENEW YOUR GUILD MEMBERSHIP! So far, 34 members have paid their 2019 dues — thank you! If you haven't yet paid, you can send your check to WWG, PO Box 403, Bellingham 98227. Individual dues are $25; for students, $20; and $35 for a family membership (living at the same address).
